Noun: patina (patinas,patinae) pa-ti-nu
- A fine coating of oxide (produced by oxidation over a long period of time) on the surface of a metal (particularly copper)
"The bronze statue had developed a beautiful green patina over the centuries"
- An acquired change in the appearance of something (other than metal or wood)
"a patina of frost"; "a patina of good breeding"
- A gloss or sheen on wooden furniture produced by age, polishing, or handling
"The antique desk had a rich patina that spoke of its long history"
Derived forms: patinae, patinas
Encyclopedia: Patina